Massachusetts Practice Permit Test
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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the public roads in Massachusetts must have a valid driver's license or driving permit. An RMV clerk will screen your vision when you apply for a learner's permit or driver's license. A learner's permit gives you permission to drive while you practice your driving skills and prepare for your road test. The MA RMV written knowledge test measures your understanding of Massachusetts road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Massachusetts Driver's Manual. The MA RMV knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need 18 correct answers to pass (72%).
Updated for 2026 RMV rules.
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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
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Never look over your shoulder.
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Quickly pump your brakes.
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Sound your horn to alert the other drivers.
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Look over your shoulder.
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2.
Alcohol:
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Has a negative effect on your reaction time.
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Decreases your driving errors.
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Makes you feel less confident.
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Improves your reflexes, but reduces your physical control.
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3.
High beams are ___________ the fog.
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perfect to completely remove
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reflected back off
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better than low beams when driving in
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the best choice when driving in
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4.
If you want to turn around near a hill or curve, you need to be able to see at least:
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500 feet in each direction.
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Half a block on any street in a business district.
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200 feet in each direction.
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None of the above.
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5.
"Highway hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result from:
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Driving too long while feeling sleepy.
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Driving with the music too loud.
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Driving too long, focusing only on the white lines of the roadway.
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Driving while being dehydrated.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.